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Ryan Cohen’s ‘Sell on eBay to Buy eBay’ Stunt Puzzles Investors

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen grabs attention with an unsolicited bid to acquire eBay and then selling personal collectibles on eBay to fund the deal. But...

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

Author Alexa Yasemin Brahme’s Best Books to Read When You Don’t Know What the Hell You’re Doing

The author of the newly released novel, Good News, shares the fiction and nonfiction titles that carried her through her own uncertainty—and just...

yesterday 0

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Alexa yasemin brahme

How the ‘Godmother of Silicon Valley’ Celebrates Mother’s Day at 85

Esther Wojcicki shares her Mother’s Day routine, family life and the parenting approach behind her daughters’ success.

yesterday 1

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Sissi Cao

The Newport Heiress Who Never Woke Up

Claus von Bülow invested in a Broadway play about a man who murders his rich wife for her inheritance. At the time, nobody found this particularly...

yesterday 1

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Jennifer Ashley Wright

The Venice Biennale’s Most Powerful Pavilions Tune into Shared Consciousness

Amid protests, geopolitical tensions and the contradictions of the Biennale’s own structure, the most compelling pavilions leaned into ancestral...

yesterday 1

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Elisa Carollo

Quantum Computing Is Testing Bitcoin’s Most Important Assumption

While post-quantum security standards and technical solutions are rapidly advancing, Quantus’ Chris Smith argues that Bitcoin’s network still...

yesterday 1

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Christopher Smith

The Best Car-Free Spring Hikes Near New York City

Forget the rental and the Saturday 7 a.m. Avis line. Public transport covers every hike worth doing this spring—and the Hudson Valley is having a...

yesterday 1

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Paul Jebara

One Fine Show: “Haegue Yang, Star-Crossed Rendezvous” at LA MOCA

The exhibition pairs the artist's direct response to composer Isang Yun's biography with her work inspired by Sol LeWitt, placing two very different...

yesterday 1

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Dan Duray

An Hour Outside of Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula is a Dream Wine Destination

This vibrant agricultural region plays a big role in Melbourne’s world-class culinary scene, and has developed into a charming wine country within...

yesterday 1

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Caitlin White

How Omaha Feels Different Without Warren Buffett at Berkshire Weekend

The first Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting without Warren Buffett at the helm drew fewer attendees and signals a shift for Omaha. We spoke with...

previous day 1

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

Nengi Omuku Sees Value in Beauty During Times of Global Disruption

For the artist, seeking out beauty in times of crisis is not a contradiction but a necessary act—a way of acknowledging hardship while insisting on...

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Wana udobang

At Jeffrey Deitch and Matthew Marks, Charles Ray Is Still Full of Surprises

Two concurrent shows in Los Angeles are presenting work spanning nearly four decades of the artist's career.

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Jordan Riefe

Escape to Comporta: Where to Stay on Portugal’s Serene Coast

From dune-wrapped villas to rice-field retreats, Comporta offers a quieter way to do Euro summer.

previous day 2

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Lindsay Cohn

The Philippines Pavilion Turns the Country’s Maritime History into an Archive of Universal Longing

Artist Jon Cuyson’s installation reimagines the ocean not as distance or danger but as a sentient entity that connects communities and sustains...

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Elisa Carollo

At Teal, Sally Abé Makes Fine Dining Feel Less Precious

In Hackney, the chef’s first solo restaurant pairs modern British cooking with the warmth of a dinner party.

previous day 3

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Emily Zemler

Ex-OnlyFans Exec RJ Phillips Taps Controversy With Zoop’s Enhanced Games Deal

Zoop, led by RJ Phillips, partners with the Enhanced Games as part of a broader push for higher creator payouts and engagement. Phillips uses a...

wednesday 2

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Rachel Curry

At the New Museum Spring Gala, the Art World Turned Out for Lisa Phillips

From John Waters' toast to Deborah Harry's closing set, the evening was as unconventional as the director it honored.

wednesday 2

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Christa Terry

How Sweden Built One of Europe’s Most Stable Art Markets

"London remains complicated post-Brexit, and the Gulf states' appeal is tempered by concerns over human rights. People are eager to discover new...

wednesday 4

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Naima Morelli

Early Nvidia Investor Mark Stevens Gives $200M to USC for A.I. Push

Early Nvidia investor Mark Stevens gives $200 million to USC to scale A.I. programs, hire experts and position the university as a tech leader.

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

Gildo Zegna on Leading an NYSE-Listed Family Business With Patience and Innovation

Despite being a publicly traded company in the U.S., Zegna measures its success in decades, not quarters. Gildo Zegna, the family business's...

wednesday 2

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Sissi Cao

An Insider’s Guide to Los Angeles When the 2026 FIFA World Cup Comes to Town

With matches at SoFi Stadium and traffic to match, this is how to eat, drink and stay smart across the city.

wednesday 3

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Allie Lebos

De Pont Director Maria Schnyder On Why Financial Independence Is a Museum’s Greatest Asset

The museum operates without structural government subsidy, offering a degree of freedom that Schnyder acknowledges is an increasingly rare asset in...

wednesday 3

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Dan Duray

LAS Art Foundation Pushes Quantum Art Forward in a New Venice Commission

The organization's exhibitions are deliberately designed to help observers engage with complex topics like A.I. and quantum physics without prior...

wednesday 5

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Elisa Carollo

7 Amtrak Trains That Make the Slow Way Worth It

The Acela gets the headlines, but these seven slow trains get the country.

wednesday 2

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Paul Jebara

Inside the Hottest Met Gala Afterparties

New York City came alive with the kind of spontaneous, anything-goes energy that has made the Met Gala afterparty tradition legendary.

05.05.2026 3

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Leigh Scheps

Dabin Ahn’s “Nocturne” and the Slow Meditative Work of Grief

Coming from a still-life tradition, the artist's earlier paintings depicted perfect, flawless objects. In his most recent work, that serene and...

05.05.2026 5

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Elisa Carollo

Pinterest CEO Bill Ready’s Early Youth Safety Push Is Paying Off as Scrutiny Rises

Bill Ready prioritized youth protections at Pinterest before regulators did, helping drive user growth and investor confidence.

05.05.2026 4

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

Daniel Patterson and Sarah Lewitinn’s Jacaranda Plays to Its Own Beat

In Hancock Park, the couple pairs tasting-menu precision with a six-seat communal table and a focus on connection.

05.05.2026 4

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Andy Wang

Kwame Onwuachi Debuts Maroon, a Game-Changing Afro-Caribbean Steakhouse in Las Vegas

At the Sahara, rum-aged beef, a live-fire jerk pit and oxtail-laced dishes push the Strip's steakhouse formula in a new direction.

05.05.2026 4

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Andy Wang

How Frieze New York Is Doubling Down On Engagement and Institutional Reach

Director Christine Messineo describes a strategy centered on performance, partnerships and emerging voices.

05.05.2026 6

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Elisa Carollo

In the Polish Pavilion, “Liquid Tongues” Rewrites Our Hierarchy of the Senses

Conceived by deaf artist Daniel Kotowski alongside artist and playwright Bogna Burska around the notion of "Deaf Gain," this Venice Biennale...

05.05.2026 6

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Elisa Carollo

Wolfgang Puck’s Generational Tasting Tour Is a Window Into His Past, Present and Future

From Chinois classics to A.I.-assisted operations, the father-son duo balances legacy with what comes next.

05.05.2026 5

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Andy Wang

GameStop’s Activist Investor CEO Ryan Cohen Makes $56B Bid for eBay

Ryan Cohen is betting big on eBay with a $56 billion offer, but doubts about funding and strategy are already weighing on the deal.

04.05.2026 4

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

The Most Exciting Fashion on the 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet

From couture spectacle to precise tailoring, these were the looks that carried the night.

04.05.2026 4

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Morgan Halberg

Pinta Lima Offered Curated Content–and Context–for the Curious

An energetic VIP preview kicked off the 13th edition good attendance and sales activity from the opening moments.

04.05.2026 6

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D. scott patria

What to Watch in Sotheby’s Masterpieces From the Lewis Collection Sale

His trove of museum-quality 20th-century works is expected to bring in between £150 million and £200 million, potentially making it the most...

04.05.2026 4

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Christa Terry

Dominique Lévy, Brett Gorvy and Amalia Dayan Want to Bring Auction Urgency to Private Secondary Market Sales

The Lévy Gorvy Dayan collaborators are venturing together into "the dark side" of private transactions.

04.05.2026 7

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Elisa Carollo

Sara Flores On Bringing Shipibo-Konibo Cosmology to Peru’s Venice Pavilion

Bringing her practice to Venice is not about adapting it to the contemporary world, but about allowing it to have an impact beyond its immediate...

04.05.2026 9

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Elisa Carollo

“Greater New York” Shows a Generation’s Resilience at the Edge of Collapse

MoMA PS1’s quinquennial captures a city shaped by constraint, where artists adapt and endure but rarely imagine what comes next.

02.05.2026 8

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Elisa Carollo

The Met Gala Is Entering Its Billionaire Era With Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez

Jeff Bezos’ honorary chair role ignites debate over whether the Met Gala is becoming dominated by tech wealth and influence.

02.05.2026 9

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

From Standing Ovations to Surprise DJ Sets: Inside the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s 2026 BAM Ball

The Brooklyn Academy of Music has never been conventional, and the same can be said of its much-anticipated, always surprising spring benefit gala.

01.05.2026 10

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Christa Terry

Corporate Governance in the Age of Geopolitics

As governments assert greater control over supply chains, capital flows and industrial policy, Shefaly Yogendra, PhD argues that boards must rethink...

01.05.2026 5

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Shefaly yogendra

This Bill Gates-Backed Fusion CEO Wants to Sell Nuclear Energy Like a Utility

Fusion energy has spent decades proving it can work. Type One Energy CEO Chris Mowry, an energy industry veteran with more than 30 years of...

01.05.2026 8

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Victor Dey

10 Must-See Off-Site Venice Biennale Exhibitions

Spanning performance, painting and immersive installation, these collateral shows spotlight artists reckoning with history, technology and myth across...

01.05.2026 10

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Elisa Carollo

The Complete Collector: What Isabella Stewart Gardner Built

Art Advisor Megan Fox Kelly examines the enduring legacy of Isabella Stewart Gardner, whose approach to collecting continues to shape how art is...

01.05.2026 7

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Megan Fox Kelly

At Simon Kim’s Bar Chimera, Precision Meets Excess

From water-tested martinis to rare whiskey pours, the bar leans into both control and indulgence.

01.05.2026 9

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Liz Provencher

One Fine Show: “Wes Anderson, The Archives” at the Design Museum in London

The archive behind the auteur goes on display in the first major museum show devoted to Anderson's process and visual language.

01.05.2026 8

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Dan Duray

The Essentials With Dylan Efron: Camping, Crescent City and Chanel

From camping gear and van life to national parks and Sarah J. Maas, the reality TV star discusses his current eclectic favorites.

01.05.2026 7

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Marissa Desantis

Apple’s Tim Cook Shares His Advice for Incoming CEO John Ternus

Apple posts strong quarterly results as Tim Cook outlines leadership advice for successor John Ternus ahead of a major CEO transition.

30.04.2026 6

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

Cybersecurity’s A.I. Problem Isn’t Technology. It’s Human.

Toronto Metropolitan University’s Judith Borts examines how the rapid adoption of A.I. is reshaping cybersecurity at every level. The most urgent...

30.04.2026 8

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Judith Borts